Senior Service Technician

Enviropacific; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four wellbeing days per year

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral incentive

Job summary

Enviropacific is seeking a Senior Service Technician to join the Water SA team in Adelaide. This full-time role covers onsite servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades across RO, UF, UV, MBR, DAF and PFAS systems, with a strong focus on safety and client liaison.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, can travel for work, and is committed to quality reporting and asset reliability. Competitive rewards and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and servicing water treatment plant processes.
• Hands-on, mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills (mechanical and electrical).
• Adaptable, confident and responsible.
• Willingness to travel for work within and outside SA, including remote areas.
• Able to confidently communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Capable of carrying chemical drums weighing approx. 15–20 kg.
• Willingness to obtain Police Clearance, First Aid certificates and other role-appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out onsite servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades to water and wastewater treatment assets across a range of systems.
• Perform onsite water quality testing, process monitoring, and system diagnostics to optimise plant performance.
• Service PFAS treatment plants including activated carbon, ion exchange and membrane filtration technologies.
• Conduct membrane inspections, cleaning, integrity testing and performance checks on RO and UF systems.
• Install, commission and optimise new treatment plants and equipment onsite and in‑house.
• Liaise with clients professionally, provide technical advice, and complete accurate service reports with data trends.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical & Electrical

Problem solving

Communication

Travel flexibility

Heavy lifting

Police clearance readiness

First Aid training

Job description

As Australia's leading environmentally focused service business, delivering on modern thinking and action to prevent, stop and reverse environmental damage, Enviropacific's core focus is to create safe and sustainable environments within communities. Behind our success is a very talented and inclusive team of diverse individuals that you too could join, bringing your knowledge, experience, skills, and attributes that will only make the foundation of our company, our people, even stronger.

Through our values of People First, Collaboration, Creative Thinking and Customer Focus, we work to help our people achieve our goals and enjoy their work. Enviropacific are an Equal Opportunity employer and are committed to creating an equitable , diverse and inclusive work environment for all. We recognise that diversity strengthens us and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Service Technician to join our Water SA team in Adelaide.

We are looking for a dynamic and confident individual to join our team and take responsibility for the following, whilst working across multiple sites and industries:

• Carry out onsite servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades to water and wastewater treatment assets across a range of systems including RO, UF, UV, MBR, DAF, PFAS treatment systems, media filtration, pumps, chemical dosing systems, and associated equipment.
• Perform onsite water quality testing, process monitoring, and system diagnostics, adjusting chemical dosing rates and operating parameters to maintain compliance and optimise plant performance.
• Service and maintain PFAS treatment plants, including systems utilising activated carbon, ion exchange, membrane filtration, and other emerging treatment technologies.
• Conduct membrane inspections, cleaning, integrity testing, and performance checks on RO and UF systems to maximise efficiency and asset life.
• Install, commission, and optimise new treatment plants and equipment both onsite and in‑house, ensuring systems meet design and operational requirements.
• Liaise directly with clients in a professional manner, provide technical advice, and complete accurate service reports including recording, interpreting, and trending operational data.
• Identify critical performance indicators, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Assist in the manufacture, assembly, and refurbishment of treatment equipment and containerised systems, including RO, UF, UV, MBR, DAF, and PFAS treatment plants.
• Maintain service schedules, spare parts requirements, and inventory levels to support efficient field operations.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with safety procedures, environmental regulations, and quality standards, including safe handling of chemicals and contaminated media.
• Be proactive in identifying process improvements, efficiency gains, and upgrade opportunities, while promoting additional service and plant improvement solutions to clients.
• Assist with asset inspections, condition assessments, and preparation of equipment condition ratings to support asset management and lifecycle planning.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a flexible, self‑motivated, professional and enthusiastic person with the following attributes:

• Previous experience in the operation and servicing of water treatment plant processes or systems.
• Hands‑on and mechanically minded, with strong problem‑solving skills, both mechanical and electrical.
• Adaptable, confident, responsible.
• A willingness to travel for work within and outside SA, including remote areas as required.
• Able to confidently communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Able to carry chemical drums weighing approx. 15-20 Kg
• Willingness to obtain a Police Clearance, First Aid certificates and other role‑appropriate training.

WHAT WE GIVE YOU IN RETURN

Rewarding and important work that makes a difference to the community and the environment.

We prioritise your Health and Wellbeing:

• Four paid annual Wellbeing Days, we give you additional time off to do the things that you love with the people you love.
• Employee assistance programme, a free counselling and lifestyle service for you and your family.

We care about your future with us:

• Propel your career: Unlock your potential with tailored and ongoing professional development and internal job opportunities to ensure you stay ahead in your field.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits:

• Rewarding Referrals: Your recommendations matter to us. Our generous employee referral incentive programme is instrumental in building a team of like‑minded individuals that share our company values.
• Celebrating our Champions: We acknowledge and celebrate our employees' achievements in supporting our company principles through the monthly and annual Enviro Achiever awards.?
• Enhancing your Lifestyle: We offer paid primary and secondary carer leave, novated leases, flexible work arrangements and purchased leave.

Enviropacific acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non‑Indigenous peoples for the benefit of all Australians.

Engineering & Project Management Services 101-1,000 employees

Enviropacific is committed to working towards creating safer environments and sustainable communities.

We deliver innovative engineering and applied science solutions in Remediation, Water and Resource Recovery.

We manage some of the most complex environmental projects in Australia and have the experience, equipment and capability to remove, treat or dispose of known and emerging complex solid and liquid contaminants.

Enviropacific is committed to working towards creating safer environments and sustainable communities.

We deliver innovative engineering and applied science solutions in Remediation, Water and Resource Recovery.

We manage some of the most complex environmental projects in Australia and have the experience, equipment and capability to remove, treat or dispose of known and emerging complex solid and liquid contaminants.